Downingtown Area School District invites community to an elementary construction Town Hall
Downingtown Area School District (DASD) invites all community members to participate in a Town Hall event on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at STEM Academy (335 Manor Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335) and will review the various elementary construction opportunities currently under board consideration. The evening will conclude with a moderated question-and-answer opportunity with the...
On Stage: Jefferson Berry displays folk roots in new tour
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jefferson Berry
Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) is one of those venues where music fans know there will be great music every weekend. It doesn’t matter who is playing, the evening will feature top-flight acts performing in a comfortable venue with a great sound system.
This weekend...
Bournelyf special camp races to raise $25,000
“On your marks… Get set… Go!”
Over 200 people turned out for Bournelyf Special Camp’s Hand-to-Hand 5K on May 5, racing through the streets of West Chester and raising over $25,000 for the West Chester non-profit organization.
And so they did, with over 220 runners and walkers making their way through the streets of West Chester – and raising over $25,000 along the way for Bournelyf Special...
CCEDC announces diversity plan
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced the approval of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan comprising input from more than 50 community and business leaders as well as new programs focused on strengthening minority- and women-owned businesses in Chester County.
The plan, which was approved by CCEDC’s Board of Directors, was formulated over the last year by...
Wolf announces new funding for CCIU Training to Career Program
Gov. Tom Wolf today announced new funding for the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC), to support a job training program in Chester County that will help place individuals exiting the justice system with jobs in the manufacturing industry.
“I’m proud we can support this re-entry program,” said Gov. Wolf. “This program...
Boys HS Tennis: Unionville edges Downingtown East
Winning Team Unionville
Losing Team DTE
Score 3 to 2
Singles Matches
Andrew Ou (UHS) won by forfeit
Andrew Poprik (UHS) lost to Abhiraj Srivastava (DTE) 4-6 6-7
Matt Miller (UHS) defeated Devin McBride (DTE) 6-1 6-0
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Chester County Futures’ McDonald announces resignation
Maria McDonald
Chester County Futures (CCF) announced Monday its Executive Director, Maria McDonald, is stepping down from her position after 10 years of service to pursue a new and exciting opportunity outside of the region. The organization’s staff and Board of Directors have come together in appreciation and celebration of the profound impact her work has had on lives of the program’s students...
On Stage: John 5 shows his versatility
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John 5
The Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) has a reputation for presenting shows stretching across a wide swath of genres.
This week is a prime example.
The Sellersville Theater will present The Security Project (high level tribute project for the music of Peter Gabriel), Crack the Sky (classic...
What To Do: Just in time for Mothers’ Day, fountain show returns at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
This weekend is a weekend featuring special events which are annual events and special events which are monthly events.
The annual events are Mother’s Day events.
Mother’s Day weekend coincides with the return of daily fountain performances at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is inviting visitors...
Op/Ed: Consider taking refuge in the highly entertaining films of southern India